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Non-Lead 5.56mm Ammunition Production

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The contract involves the manufacture and delivery of 13,600 units of non-lead 5.56mm M855/M856 ammunition specifically for testing purposes, requiring full integration of lead-free primers and projectiles while meeting rigorous military performance and safety standards. It encompasses comprehensive quality control measures throughout production to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance with all applicable defense specifications. The ammunition must align with current military requirements for environmental and health safety without compromising ballistic performance or functional integrity. This subcontract is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, with the NAICS code 332992 indicating classification under Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. The work is intended for military testing and evaluation, with no public solicitation number or set-aside designation specified. Delivery and performance obligations are tied to strict technical and regulatory benchmarks, and all units must be produced to support operational readiness through verified lead-free solutions. The contract remains active under the referencing identifiers SPE7LX19D0116 and SPE7L124F3521.

General Info

Manufacture and delivery of 13,600 lead-free 5.56mm rounds for military testing under strict defense standards.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

332992 - Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7L124F3521.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedJun 25

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Manufacture and delivery of 13,600 units of non-lead 5.56mm M855/M856 ammunition for testing, including lead-free primer and projectile integration, quality control, and compliance with military standards.

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